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Tekken 8has revealed three different game editions, scheduled to be available from April 1, which are set to replace the existing ones. This imminent change comes at an exciting time during whichTekken 8players have also been eagerly waiting for the Season 2 kickoff.
In December 2024, Bandai Namco devs wrapped upTekken 8’s inaugural season with the arrival ofFinal Fantasy 16’s Clive Rosfieldin the highly-rated fighting game. Ahead of the start of Season 2 on April 3, the first DLC character for the new season was recently revealed to be Anna Williams, the sister of popularTekkenmainstay Nina Williams. Now, updated game editions have been announced that will be up for grabs once the current editions are phased out at the beginning of April. These varied offerings would enable interested buyers to get access to a wider range ofTekken 8content desired by them, compared to the previous editions.
On Twitter, the officialTekkenaccount shared that three Season 2-oriented game editions forTekken 8, namely the Advanced Edition, Season 2 Deluxe Edition, and Season 2 Ultimate Edition, will go on sale starting next month. These new variants, which bundle in certain additional perks along with the base game, will replace the corresponding ones that are available right now. While the Season 2 Deluxe Edition contains the Character Pass for the two seasons released so far, the Season 2 Ultimate Edition combines the Character Pass with the Stage Pass and a Customization Item Pack. Both these editions offer players 72-hour early access to the new seasonal content coming to thehighly successfulTekkensequel. Moreover, the Advanced Edition only gives players access to three Season 1 DLC characters: Eddy, Lidia, and Heihachi.
Tekken 8 New Game Editions Unveiled
The forthcoming game editions forTekken 8look set to upgrade the choices available to potential buyers right in time for Season 2. However, the sale of these editions before revealing the full slate of new seasonal content that would come as part of these bundles has been criticized by certain fans. In the comments under the announcement tweet, some users expressed interest in knowing theTekken 8charactersthat would roll out throughout the season beforehand, so that they could have a clearer idea of what they would get before deciding on the purchase.
Apart from a fresh batch of content scheduled to drop throughout 2025, enthusiasts can also look forward to seeingTekken 8cross over withAtelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & The Envisioned Landin the future. This news was recently confirmed byAtelier Yumiadevs, who revealed that new costumes, skills, and accessories would come to the RPG as part of this partnership.
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Tekken 8 brings the fight to the latest generation of consoles, powered by Unreal Engine 5. Feel the power of every hit in Tekken 8, the latest entry in the legendary fighting game franchise from Bandai Namco. Utilising the power and realism of Unreal Engine 5, Tekken 8 pushes the envelope for fighting games by taking full advantage of the power of the latest generation of consoles. Ground-breaking new features, breathtakingly detailed character models and dramatic environments make this one of the most visually stunning and immersive titles in the genre yet. Tekken 8 picks up after the gruesome battle that ended in Heihachi Mishima’s defeat in Tekken 7, focusing on a new rivalry, pitting father against son as Jin Kazama stands in defiance against Kazuya Mishima in a city-shattering face-to-face showdown.
